Vacation is a great time to start working out! In this video
I show you a fitness routine for the complete beginner that you can incorporate
into your vacation, no equipment is required and it can actually make your
vacation more enjoyable.
The most important aspect of the workout is the cardio. Park the car and don't
get back in it till its time to drive home. Rent a bike for transportation or
walk everywhere, not only does it provide exercise but its a lot more enjoyable
and lower stress than driving. The workout can be incorporated into your daily
tourist activities and doesn't need any special time allotted. The workout is:
biking or walking, 1-2hrs per day
crunches for core/abs, 2 sets per day (should take less than 5 minutes)
pushups for chest and triceps, 2 sets per day (should take less than 5 minutes)
pullups for lats and biceps, 2 sets per day (should take less than 5 minutes)
I spend a lot of time in the video showing various places to do pullups, this
is because I get an incredible number of emails from people who claim that they
have "nowhere' to do pullups. In the video I point out lots of places you
can do this key exercise.
The reason many people don't get started in bodybuilding is that it seems to
complex and intimidating, that's why I recommend this simple program. Its an
easy program and you start feeling better immediately, and your brain starts to
associate exercising with feeling good. A recent study showed that as little as
10min of exercise a day can do wonders for you mind and body. Once you brain
has made the connection between exercise and feeling good, motivation is no
longer a problem and you will find yourself wanting to add new exercises.
If you are overweight and can only do 3 knee pushups, don't be discouraged, its
not the number of pushups you can do that is important but the effort. For
those of you who are overweight, think of it this way, you are lifting far more
weight in your pushups than your lighter counterparts so its natural that you
cant do as many pushups. What is important is that you make progress each week,
if you did 3 knee pushups last week, try to do 3 1/2 knee pushups this
week. Similarly, overweight people will
have a harder time doing pullups, not to worry.
Just use your legs to "spot" yourself and help you do your
pullups. Better yet, push your way up
with your legs and then let yourself down slowly while hanging free. Eventually you will be able to do
"real" pullups.
Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about
themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn't have to be expensive or
take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and
money. A cheap dumbbell set from a garage sale or walmart is all it takes to
get started with your home workouts.
For more information on home workouts, please see my free website (no
advertising either):
www.scoobysworkshop.com
Limitation of Liability: Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise
program! I am not a medical professional. It is your responsibility to
critically evaluate this information and with the help of your physician decide
if it is appropriate for you.
